28 Jun It’s Not The Ritz: Attitudes About Prison Conditions In American Posted at 11:37h in Ending Mass Incarceration, Fairness in Sentencing Share Discussions about prison conditions are in the media now more than ever. But, for the most part, they haven't led to any action. Why? Read More
19 May Who’s Guarding The House? A Bizarre Prison Guard Story Posted at 10:00h in Governmental Accountability Share The story out of Alabama about Casey Cole White, an Alabama prisoner, and Vicky White, an Alabama prison guard, is a wild one. Read More
13 Apr Does The SHU Fit? A Note About Solitary Confinement Posted at 15:21h in Ending Mass Incarceration, Prisons Share Officials recognize the physical and mental detriments of solitary confinement all over the world. But change in the U.S. has been slow. Read More
18 Mar So, Why Do We Call A Penitentiary A Penitentiary? Posted at 12:00h in Emphasizing Rehabilitation, Ending Mass Incarceration Share The word "penitentiary" dates back for centuries. But today's penitentiary's look a lot different than they did originally. Read More